Empowering girls through new pathways
Government Launches NAVYA to Train Adolescent Girls in New-Age Skills: India has taken a big step toward building an inclusive and self-reliant future with the launch of the NAVYA pilot programme. Scheduled to start on June 24, 2025, in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh, NAVYA stands for Nurturing Aspirations through Vocational Training for Young Adolescent Girls. This initiative aims to give girls between 16 and 18 years old—especially those from underserved regions—a chance to gain useful skills and explore career paths not usually open to them.
This effort comes under the broader Viksit Bharat@2047 vision. The programme is a joint collaboration between the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) and the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). The idea is simple but powerful: give young girls the tools to dream big and become financially independent.
Bringing new skills to the table
NAVYA is different from usual skilling efforts. It focuses on non-traditional job roles—areas where women have historically had limited access. Think of fields like mechanics, electronics repair, digital services, or technical trades. By learning these skills, girls get a chance to break the cycle of limited job options often available in rural and semi-urban areas.
The programme will run in 27 districts across 19 states, especially focusing on aspirational districts and the North-East, where development efforts are more needed. The training will be delivered under existing schemes like Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) and PM Vishwakarma.
Structured with support and recognition
Girls who participate in NAVYA will not only get vocational training but also receive official certificates. This includes PMKVY and PM Vishwakarma certifications, which can help open doors to further job opportunities. Events planned at the launch will include interactive sessions with trainees, making it more engaging and real for everyone involved.
The programme also intends to offer digital skilling modules, helping girls become confident in today’s tech-driven work environment. With the increasing need for digital literacy, this could make a significant difference.
Why it matters on a larger scale?
NAVYA is about more than just training. It’s about reshaping how we view girls’ participation in the workforce. It contributes to gender equality, boosts social mobility, and strengthens the country’s long-term growth. Girls who once saw limited career paths will now have new opportunities—this is a small but strong step towards making India truly inclusive.
India’s Constitution allows for affirmative action and gender-based schemes to bridge social gaps. Programmes like NAVYA build on that legal foundation and turn policy into action.
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Government Launches NAVYA to Train Adolescent Girls in New-Age Skills:
| Summary/Static | Details |
| Launch Location | Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh |
| Programme Full Form | Nurturing Aspirations through Vocational Training for Young Girls |
| Ministries Involved | MWCD and MSDE |
| Target Age Group | 16–18 years |
| Minimum Qualification | Class 10 pass |
| Coverage | 27 districts across 19 states |
| Focus Area | Non-traditional job roles for adolescent girls |
| Linked Schemes | PMKVY, PM Vishwakarma |
| Digital Training | Included as part of modern skilling |
| Vision Alignment | Viksit Bharat@2047 |
| Broader Goals | Gender empowerment, employability, and self-reliance |
| Launch Date | June 24, 2025 |
